One of the main purposes of your home being an enclosed structure is to keep out external sources of water like rainwater and groundwater! Without it, you would be exposed to these elements and everything you own at risk for all the complications associated with frequent moisture intrusion.
Because it can promote the growth of mold, encourage pest populations, and result in other indoor air quality issues, water collection inside your home or commercial building can pose dangers to the health of its occupants. A buildup of water inside the structure can also make it less durable by causing decay to the structural materials.
Not all houses, however, are prepared to prevent water from entering their foundation and keep it safe. Some potential causes of intruding and accumulating water in buildings include poor construction, faulty plumbing systems, and more. Both design and construction of a home should take into account these external water troubles to effectively address the issue. Fortunately, there are interior water management systems that can help with this, even if they were not a part of your home’s original construction!
Why Is Interior Water Management Important?
The regulation and redirection of water once it has entered into a home’s foundation is referred to as interior water management. Management like this is important because, while there is no way to keep water from intruding without an exterior waterproofing system installed, it is possible to prevent it from reaching the most crucial parts of your foundation that can become damaged.
An effective interior water management system includes the necessary planning, development, materials, and expertise. Choosing local professionals like us here at Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems can make sure the job is done right. We recognize the importance of keeping moisture from intruding the most crucial parts of your home’s foundation and have the experience to back up how to perform the job with success.
Why “Management” and Not “Waterproofing?”
Like previously mentioned, an Interior Water Management system does not truly waterproof your home. Once the water intrudes, the interventions that have been installed will stop the water from continuing even further into your foundation by way of redirection, etc. These interventions include drain filled trenches complete with a sump pump combination to remove the water away from the home once again.
The only true waterproofing solution for intruding water is to have an exterior waterproofing system installed. This kind of system is installed directly on and below the outside of the foundation walls. Made of a series of French drains and waterproofing membrane, no water will intrude into your foundation when this solution has been properly applied.
Does your home need IWM?
Some homeowners choose interior water management solutions over its much stronger counterpart for several different reasons. No matter what that reason may be, they can help keep your home safe from the water damage that can occur from moisture reaching the foundation of your home.
If your home needs to be protected from intruding moisture, look no further than Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems for professional help. We are dedicated to providing you with the solutions you need to keep water out for good, guaranteed! Our solutions are designed to last for decades to come. Give us a call today at (865) 299-2315 and request a free evaluation.
